The government suggests defunding the 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.
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NC officials mark second anniversary of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
In those two years, crisis counselors in North Carolina have responded to nearly 190,000 calls, texts, and chats.
New dashboard monitors the effectiveness of North Carolina's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has released a dashboard to monitor the performance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The goal of the dashboard is to determine how this state-federal partnership is being used, as well as its overall effectiveness.
NCDHHS marks one-year anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline debut
State officials are lauding the success of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, one year after its debut.&n
988 mental health crisis line gets 5 million calls, texts and chats in first year
The 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline went live a year ago. More work is needed on the 988 system, but the first year has gone more smoothly than many expected.
988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months
The 3-digit suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – fielded nearly half a million more calls, texts and chats in its first 5 months than the old 10-digit Lifeline did during the same time in 2021.
New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month
Mental health advocates say the numbers are encouraging, but there's more work to be done to build up state and local resources.
At 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy — and juggle limited resources
In a mental health crisis, a conversation with an empathetic listener can be live-saving. But when someone needs in-person help, there's a shortage of resources in many parts of the country.
Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know
Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.